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Olympics 2024: Aiming For First Olympic Medal, India Archer Deepika Kumari Reveals Chances

India's ace archer Deepika Kumari is confident of the team's chances in the Paris Olympics. She said clear communication in tough situations will benefit them in the quadrennial event. Indian archers will compete in all five medal events in Paris: men's and women's teams, individual, and mixed categories. The women's team boasts exceptional talent including the 2022 Asian Games bronze medallists Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur, apart from Deepika. “The strength of any team lies in its communication and combination. It's essential to support each other in various situations. We talk a lot and discuss how to handle different scenarios. Clear communication, especially in tough situations, is a huge strength for us. We are confident about our chances at the Olympics,” Deepika said on JioCinema's 'The Dreamers'.

India vs Nepal Live Streaming Women's Asia Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match?

India vs Nepal, Women's Asia Cup 2024 Live Streaming: India take on Nepal in their next match of Women's Asia Cup 2024 on Tuesday in Dambulla. India come to this clash after defeating United Arab Emirates by 78 runs. Earlier, they also edged past arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets. On the other hand, Nepal defeated UAE in their opening game by six wickets but lost their second match against Pakistan by nine wickets. India eye their third win of the tournament.

FIFPRO, European Leagues To File Joint Complaint Against FIFA Over 'Unsustainable' Match Calendar

FIFPRO Europe and European Leagues have released a joint statement stating their intentions to file a complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over the match calendar. “The international match calendar is now beyond saturation and has become unsustainable for national leagues and a risk for the health of players. FIFA's decisions over the last years have repeatedly favoured its own competitions and commercial interests, neglected its responsibilities as a governing body, and harmed the economic interests of national leagues and the welfare of players,” read the joint statement posted on X.

"Have Two Assistant Coaches": Gautam Gambhir Confirms His Support Staff

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, speaking to media on Monday, confirmed the names of two assistant coaches that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approved. Though the complete list of coaches will be confirmed only after the Sri Lanka tour, Gambhir is happy to see the board agreeing to most of his demands as the head coach of the Indian team. During the media briefing, Gambhir revealed that his former Kolkata Knight Riders mates, Ryan Ten Doeschate and Abhishek Nayar have joined him as assistant coaches.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Hugs Abhishek Nayar As Team India Leaves For Sri Lanka

Team India is all set to face Sri Lanka in a white-ball series, which will kick start from July 27. The series consists of three T20Is, followed as many ODIs, starting from August 2. In the T20Is, Team India will be led by batter Suryakumar Yadav, who has been appointed as the captain after the retirement of Rohit Sharma from the shortest format. This came as a surprise for many fans as all-rounder Hardik Pandya was expected to don the leader's cap. However on Monday, India's T20I squad left for Sri Lanka and heartfelt scenes were captured from the airport. At the airport, Hardik was seen a joyful mood as he hugged India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

Andy Murray Confirms Retirement After Olympics As Sun Sets On Golden Age

Andy Murray confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire after the Paris Olympics, closing another chapter in tennis's golden age. The 37-year-old, a two-time Olympic champion, is planning to play in the singles and doubles at his fifth Games. "Arrived in Paris for my last-ever tennis tournament @Olympics," the three-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one posted on social media. "Competing for Great Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get to do it one final time."

Bastad Open: Rafael Nadal Defeated In First Tour Final In Two Years

Rafael Nadal lost his first final in two years on Sunday as the Spaniard went down 6-3, 6-2 to Portugal's Nuno Borges at the clay-court Bastad Open. The Spanish tennis great had shown signs of a return to form in Scandinavia as he made an impressive run to the final, just one week before tennis at the Olympic Games gets underway on the clay in Paris. But Nadal, rather than celebrating his 64th title on the surface and first since Roland Garros 2022, was dominated by seventh seed Borges as he struggled to find fluency with his serve and ground strokes. "Many congratulations to Nuno," said Nadal.

Atiqa Mir Becomes First Female Racer To Win Race At Max Challenge International Trophy

Atiqa Mir, the nine-year-old racing sensation created history at the famous and prestigious Le Mans Kart International circuit, by becoming the first female racer in the world to win a race in the Rotax Challenge International Trophy. She achieved this by winning Race 2 in the Heats of the Micro Max Category. Atiqa, driving for the championship-winning Dan Holland Racing Team in the Lando Norris kart, was in good form throughout the week. Despite it being her first visit to the legendary Le Mans circuit with no prior practice, Atiqa adapted quickly to the new brand of kart and set the pace in the practice sessions, consistently topping the grid.

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Olympics 2024: Aiming For First Olympic Medal, India Archer Deepika Kumari Reveals Chances

India vs Nepal Live Streaming Women's Asia Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match?

FIFPRO, European Leagues To File Joint Complaint Against FIFA Over 'Unsustainable' Match Calendar

"Have Two Assistant Coaches": Gautam Gambhir Confirms His Support Staff

Watch: Hardik Pandya Hugs Abhishek Nayar As Team India Leaves For Sri Lanka

Andy Murray Confirms Retirement After Olympics As Sun Sets On Golden Age

Bastad Open: Rafael Nadal Defeated In First Tour Final In Two Years

Atiqa Mir Becomes First Female Racer To Win Race At Max Challenge International Trophy